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On Episode 267 of The Waves of Tech, we are discussing the big tech news from this week, which includes mergers, buyouts, and security breaches. The news surrounding the merger of Time Warner Cable and Charter Communications was predicted by many after the FCC shot down the Comcast/Time Warner Cable merger. In addition to that, Charter will be buying the smaller Bright House Networks. The IRS system was hacked, leaving many questions for the over 100,000 people that had information stolen. And finally, hoverboards are making news and breaking world records! Enjoy the podcast and continue to ride…the waves of tech.
We here at Modern Life Podcast Network would like to welcome Mike Dell to the network. Mike has been podcasting for many years and is a tremendous asset in the industry. His newest podcasting adventure, Podcast Help Desk, has reached 50 episodes and focuses on podcasting tips and tricks, the art of podcasting, and headlines in the industry. Mike Dell – Podcast Help Desk
Memorial Day and World War II footage in HD
World War II footage has a very specific image and visual appeal. Much of the footage and film from the 1940s in grainy, black and white, somewhat distorted, and choppy. Through the evolution of technology, plenty of that footage has been digitally remastered and enhanced to bring a new visual appeal. Check out the Memorial Day and World War II footage in high definition (HD) on The History Channel and Netlfix.
Charter to buy Bright House and merge with Time Warner Cable
Charter communications became a household name overnight. The cable and Internet service provider currently has a customer base of 4.1 million and 4.8 million, respectively. With the potential merger with Time Warner Cable and the purchase of Bright House, this pushes Charter into the number two position in relationship to the number of customers, nearing the 24 million mark in 41 states. Charter is emphasizing a push to improve public WiFi spots and provide sharper and better quality services to small and medium sized businesses. Time will tell as to the benefits you and I as consumers will see.
Well, no one’s system is ever safe…even if you’re the IRS and the Federal government. If anything, these systems would be main targets for hackers and thieves as there is a plethora of personal information on tax returns. In essence, our entire life and identity is presented on tax forms. The IRS announced that over 100,000 IRS records were stolen during a breach of their “Get Transcript” service. Very little detail has been shared with the public, other than the quantity and scale of the hackers attempts.
In an amazing story of innovation, a Canadian man is now the proud owner of a new world record for distance traveled on a hoverboard. How amazing is this!!?? We know that Marty McFly would be proud. The man traveled over 50 meters through the air, riding about 5 meters above the surface of the water. The gentlemen spent over one year designing and testing the hoverboard. Congrats on the world record and successful run. We wonder what is next…
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Universal Heath Care Versus iPad
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This week on the Waves of Tech: Support meltdown, Paper or Plastic, AT&T, Universal heath care versus an iPad and the CALM Act
Show Notes
Why does the 1-800 phone system cause us so much frustration and send us into a mental tailspin? Steve was recently sent on a phone system circus through the Bright House corporation. And this circus wasn’t by anyway entertaining. This leads the discussion towards the decline of customer support and whether the size of the company explains the level of quality customer support.
2.AT&T Rated the Worst Carrier…again
Way to go AT&T! You are now the proud owner of a six-year trend – being rated the worst domestic carrier. AT&T has struggled for many years with a failing network infrastructure which has in turn translated into failing customer service and millions exiting to other cell carriers. Apparently spending $2 billion in infrastructure improvements isn’t improving AT&T’s customer base.3.iPad vs. Universal Health Care
Given the option, would you choose an iPad or Universal Health Care? If you chose the iPad, you are in the majority of survey takers according to a recent CNET online survey. The Waves of Tech crew has a kick with this segment. Tune in, check out the discussion, and leave your thoughts on the website.4. CALM Act – Back in the News
The day has come! The Commercial Advertising Loudness Mitigation Act in set to take affect in 2011. Basically, the Act will control advertisement volume levels so that they do not exceed the volume of the current TV show, movie, or sporting event. Having that ear-splitting volume spike drives everyone absolutely crazy!5. Paper or Plastic – Evolution from Checking to ATM’s to Debit Cards to Online banking
Steve, Mikee, and Dave discuss their personal ways of dealing with finances. As the transition from cash to check, check to ATM, and ATM to Online banking continues to take place, which of the crew is following in the tech’s pathway. You may be surprised with the statements.6. ChromeOS
Mikee provides a solid breakdown of ChromeOS. The Internet has been abuzz about the new operating system. Moreover, there are plenty screaming about the potential and significant changes Chrome will have on operating system. Tune in and listen to Steve and Mikee’s take on ChromeOS. -
Apps How And Why We Use Them
It’s all about applications on this episode of The Waves of Tech! Applications – how we use them, why we use them, and why we buy for them. We dive into our favorite latest and greatest apps across our multiple platforms. Ad-supported applications and in-app purchases are drawing plenty of debate across the industry so we take a stand on the practice.
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2017 California STEAM Symposium. Part 2
We are featuring conversations with exhibitors from the floor of the 2017 California STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) Symposium. With these conversations you will learn about the wide range of products and services in the educational technology industry currently that are shaping the classroom. We connected with companies working directly with the International Space Station, the National Science Foundation, and higher educational institutions. It’s evident the wide range of exhibitors and services out there that the classroom is changing that includes student coding, 3D modelling, interactive touchscreens, mathematics gamification, and reimagined web-based science lessons.